My latest adventure https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/t13417 Runboard| My latest adventure en-us Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:01:21 +0000 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:01:21 +0000 https://www.runboard.com/ rssfeeds_managingeditor@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds managing editor) rssfeeds_webmaster@runboard.com (Runboard.com RSS feeds webmaster) akBBS 60 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247053,from=rss#post247053https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247053,from=rss#post247053Thanks. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:45:16 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247051,from=rss#post247051https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247051,from=rss#post247051Well, that The Short Story Workshop certainly sounds great. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Queenyforever)Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:55:31 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247047,from=rss#post247047https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247047,from=rss#post247047Thanks, Renee. I really hope so. I spent yesterday evening and this morning tweaking things, including my AWeber autoresponder for those who buy (so many things to think of!). So this is the new Workshop: The Short Story Workshop I hope it's much clearer now, and the different packages really speak to authors. And here's my Runboard for the Workshop: Writers' Dream Coach (It can use a bit more work, especially on the CSS stuff, but it's okay for now.)nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:32:26 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247045,from=rss#post247045https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247045,from=rss#post247045Oops. Yes, that is an important distinction. Kudos to you for catching it, though, and reworking the copy to target the audience you intend for this workshop to help. Things should go more smoothly here on out and the next time you offer the workshop.nondisclosed_email@example.com (ReneeS)Mon, 28 Apr 2014 17:52:33 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247039,from=rss#post247039https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247039,from=rss#post247039Oh, it is definitely a learning lesson! I'll do a Writers' Workshop now - this is what my heart tells me - and a Marketing Workshop in Fall, for those of my business friends who want to learn how to write effective stories for their websites. Both are about connecting, but the focus is slightly different, and the content will have to be slightly different. And I'll need an entirely different VIP offer for the business friends. They are not really interested in putting their business stories into an anthology. So yeah, today, I'll rearrange the sales pages (I'll keep the one I have around for the Marketing Workship, minus the offers for now.), and put up a new page with the clear offer for writers.nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Sat, 26 Apr 2014 06:13:48 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247036,from=rss#post247036https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247036,from=rss#post247036FIRLE....just a wee speed bump in the road to success. If you look at it like a learning lesson, you will be all the better for things like this in the future. And I know you will eventually be a total success. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Queenyforever)Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:45:01 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247032,from=rss#post247032https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247032,from=rss#post247032Well, it kind of did come together yesterday night - after I sent out the newsletter heavily promoting the revised page. And then I realized why it wasn't working. I went off the writers' path when I created the copy for the sales page. I tried to please those who were not writers per se, but who are a large part of my email list - businesspeople who market. And while I believe that story telling is a huge part of good marketing, the packages (especially the VIP one!) are geared to writers. So sales copy and products do not fit and don't work with each other - no wonder nobody bought the workshop! Hugh D'OH moment. Okay, now I know the problem. The solution is trickier. I want to run a writers' workhop right now. That's what it was all about in most of my brain (except for the part that screamed that I have to make money...). So rewrite the copy, talk about being creative and inspired, talk about the craft and practice and regular work, talk about group power - and market to my writing groups. I might push it back a week, to give me more time for promotion. Then tell people that there will be a workshop about Story Telling for Marketing in Fall. That will need different content, because the aim is different. I can do it, though, and the writers who have learned to write short stories with me, might be open to the idea that they need to market, as well, by fall. *huge sigh* Still not sure how to explain / market that shift in focus. I will definitely spin something about higher service etc. (which isn't exactly a lie).nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Fri, 25 Apr 2014 09:11:06 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247024,from=rss#post247024https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247024,from=rss#post247024Sending you "working" energies...hope it all comes together. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Queenyforever)Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:52:09 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247018,from=rss#post247018https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247018,from=rss#post247018Thank you. I'll send out a big call to action on Thursday, and I'll forward it to you.   nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Tue, 22 Apr 2014 18:32:05 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247017,from=rss#post247017https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247017,from=rss#post247017email me a newsletter please, Firle, I will look at it and see if any ideas leap out at me that will make more impact. I will think of other things I could suggest for you too. nondisclosed_email@example.com (muladzh)Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:10:48 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247016,from=rss#post247016https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247016,from=rss#post247016Thanks! Muladzh is right. My biggest problem is actually letting people know about it. On Thursday, this will be the focus of my newsletter for my writers... Hope to get some takers. So far... nothing. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Tue, 22 Apr 2014 11:34:21 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247014,from=rss#post247014https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247014,from=rss#post247014Looks good! Good luck with the class! nondisclosed_email@example.com (ReneeS)Tue, 22 Apr 2014 00:59:17 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247012,from=rss#post247012https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247012,from=rss#post247012Nice....I do believe what Muldazh said should help.. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Queenyforever)Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:22:06 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247009,from=rss#post247009https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247009,from=rss#post247009Thank you, Muladzh. I forgot to add one perk: The VIPs get to talk to me on Skype for the critique. That justifies the high price. Thanks for catching that! nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Sun, 20 Apr 2014 14:12:16 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247006,from=rss#post247006https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247006,from=rss#post247006Very Interesting, Firle - I loved the video... Though the VIP bit needs more to attract to it - the price is very high, compared to the others, so I think you should present it a little more. The other two levels are great value - they will attract plenty of takers, if you can get the 'product' out to them. Advertising is everything.. nondisclosed_email@example.com (muladzh)Sun, 20 Apr 2014 03:26:57 +0000 Re: My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247003,from=rss#post247003https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247003,from=rss#post247003Good luck Firle! I know it will be awesome. nondisclosed_email@example.com (Justbec)Sat, 19 Apr 2014 14:13:31 +0000 My latest adventurehttps://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247002,from=rss#post247002https://bthepaganporch.runboard.com/p247002,from=rss#post247002This is truly becoming an adventure for me: The Story Telling Workshop Today I recorded, edited, uploaded and integrated video to accompany the sales page. I hope it's okay - imperfect action, as always. I know I made at least two grammer mistakes and stumbled over a word or two, but that's just me. Wish me luck and many participants! nondisclosed_email@example.com (Firlefanz)Sat, 19 Apr 2014 13:56:22 +0000